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Research Article

Maternal, placental and fetal exposure to bisphenol A in women with and without preeclampsia

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Pages 341-348 | Published online: 11 Apr 2014
 

Abstract

Objectives: We aimed to investigate potential association between the exposure of bisphenol A (BPA) and preeclampsia. Methods: Concentrations of BPA were assessed in 58 pregnancies including 35 normotensive and 23 preeclamptic women, using a highly sensitive gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method. Results: BPA was detected in maternal blood, fetal blood and placental tissue; and actual concentrations of BPA were determined. Interestingly, significant accumulation of BPA in the placentas of women with preeclampsia compared to normotensive women has been shown. Conclusions: This is the first study to highlight a significant correlation between preeclampsia and a high accumulation of BPA in the placenta.

Acknowledgements

The authors wish to thank Danielle Beaulieu and Josée Poulin for recruitment of patients, samples collection and providing clinical data.

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